Covenant Protestant Reformed Church
Ballymena
Rev. Angus Stewart
Lord’s Day, 31 December, 2006
“That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even
the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Romans 15:6)
Morning Service – 11:00 AM
Saul, the King Israel Asked For (9)
I Samuel 14:24-46
I. The Oath Itself
II. Its Sad Consequences
III. Its Persistent Curse
Psalms: 138:1-6; 73:10-15; 24:1-6; 119:97-104
Evening Service – 6:00 PM
Entering the New Year with the Lord
Psalm 121
I. Our Gracious Helper
II. Our Unslumbering Preserver
Psalms: 16:1-8; 73:16-23; 124:1-8; 121:1-8
For CDs of the sermons and DVDs of the worship services, contact Stephen Murray
If you desire a pastoral visit, please contact Rev. Stewart or the elders
CPRC Website: www.cprc.co.uk • Live Webcast: https://cprc.co.uk/live-streaming/
CPRC YouTube: www.youtube.com/cprcni
CPRC Facebook: www.facebook.com/CovenantPRC
Quote to Consider:
John Gill on Psalm 121: “My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth, who helps His people out of the hands of all their enemies, and out of all their troubles and afflictions; He helps them in the performance of duty, in the exercise of grace, in bearing the cross, in fighting the Lord’s battles, and on in their journey; He helps them to all blessings, temporal and spiritual; to all needful supplies of grace here, and glory hereafter; and this help He gives is quick and present, suitable and seasonable, is sufficient, and sometimes with, and sometimes without, means; and they have great encouragement to expect it from Him, since He is able to give it, being the Maker of heaven and earth; for what is it that He cannot do, who has made both them?”
Announcements (subject to God’s will):
Copies of a Bible reading programme are available as an aid to personal and/or family devotions in this new year. New address lists are also on the back table.
The Standard Bearers on the back table have an excellent article for the new year by Rev. VanOverloop entitled “Uphold Me that I May Be Safe.” In order to simplify and standardise the time of payment, all SB subscriptions for people in the CPRC will begin on 31 December each year. New invoices (with varying costs according to your previous date of SB renewal) are on the back table. You may either give Rev. Stewart the figure in pounds (and he will pay the RFPA for you) or you may pay the RFPA yourself directly by credit card.
Everyone is invited to the manse after the evening service for food and fellowship and a discussion on “The Believers Calling in 2007.”
Membership Class: Tuesday at 7:30 PM
Our Mid-Week Bible Study is Wednesday at 7:45 PM at the manse. We will deal with (IIIA) “We repudiate” in the “Declaration of Principles.”
Terry Casey has recently set up a website for the group in Limerick (www.limerickreformed.com).
The Reformed Witness Hour next Lord’s Day, 7 Jan. (8:30-9:00 AM, on Gospel 846MW) is entitled “Put on the Lord Jesus Christ” (Rom. 13:13-14).
The second offering next Lord’s Day morning will be for the building fund.
The CPRC Council will meet next week Monday, 8 Jan., at 7:30 PM at the manse.
Upcoming Lecture: Friday, 12 Jan., in S. Wales, on “The Baptism of the Holy Spirit: Are the Pentecostals Right?”
Rev. VanOverloop and Rev. Eriks plan to be here from Friday, 27 January, to Monday, 5 February. The congregational dinner will be Friday, 2 February.
Last Week’s Offerings: General Fund – £534.30. Donations: £10 (CR News), £5 (Building Fund).
